Inspiration & Blog

Photographer Martin Lortz and a group of intergenerational friends recently took on the 2021 BT700 bikepacking event in Southwestern Ontario, pedaling through some 760 kilometers of rolling landscapes. Find his story of experiencing highs, lows, and Canadian hospitality here…

Shot during a 1,500-kilometer bikepacking trip, The Old Ghan is a unique short video that captures the sights and sounds of the Australian Outback from the saddle. Watch it here, along with a route map and photos from behind the scenes…

On the King’s Highway is a new short documentary that follows Axel Carion and Jonas Deichmann’s record-establishing 2020 ride of the Jordan Bike Trail, during which they completed the entire 730-kilometer route in an astounding five days. Watch the 16-minute film here…

Having a hard time finding a bike or parts over the last year? What’s the delay, and when can you expect to see more options in your local bike shop? In this video, Neil talks about this unprecedented bike supply shortage, the boom, and talks with several bike and components companies to find out when things will get back to normal.

Cass Gilbert sets out to repeat a bicycle trip he tackled early in his touring career… a journey to the highest sand dune in Europe. More than 20 years on, he hopes his son Sage will enjoy riding to France’s towering Dune de Pilat as much as he did. Also, find Sage’s full packlist from the trip and a reflection on the Argos technical tartan rug from back in the day…

Last year, a group of mountain bikers with limited bikepacking experience set out on the Colorado Trail, overcoming challenges far beyond what they ever imagined. Watch the full C-Team film by Kody Kohlman here, alongside photos by Evan Green and an interview with the crew…

Following “the gravel gold” into the high country of the Cariboo in British Columbia, the second episode of Reconnecting follows Svein Tuft deep into the mountains to explore the tracks and trails around Clinton. Watch it here alongside a photo gallery from the ride…

Last year, a group of five friends set off a five day bikepacking trip in the Canadian Rockies—a mix of multi-hour hike-a-bike and steep scree field descents. A style of riding they’ve coined as “Packduro”. Watch their full 43-minute film here…

In this Rider’s Lens, we check out the work of French graphic designer Denis Carrier, better known on Instagram as L’ermitage, who shares a varied selection of his collaborations with people and brands from around the world of bikes. Take a look here…

Lael Wilcox was the first woman to cross the finish line at the 2021 Hope 1000. Following yesterday’s Hope 1000 coverage, here’s an interview with Lael after the race discussing the route, equipment, and what’s next. Find that alongside a beautiful gallery of photos from Rue…

It had been a long time coming: After relocating to Oaxaca, Mexico, Cass Gilbert shares a favorite local route with visiting friends, savoring the time-honored tradition of revealing treasured trails to visitors… and sharing the best tlayudas and tortas in town. Find his route report and a vibrant selection of photos here…

Back in 2018, Jeff Trudel and his partner Olivia spent six months bikepacking through Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, using a handful of our routes to sketch together an outline for their trip. Find a short video and a gallery of photos from their journey through the Andes here…